Wireless Sensor Networks

Chapter 12

Data Gathering and Data Management Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks

M. Bala Krishna and M. N. Doja

Contents

12.1  Introduction

12.2  Features of Data Gathering and Data Management

12.2.1  Data Gathering

12.2.2  Data Diffusion

12.2.3  Data Dissemination

12.2.3.1    Proactive Dissemination

12.2.3.2    Reactive Dissemination

12.2.3.3    Hybrid Dissemination

12.2.4  Data Fusion

12.2.5  Data Aggregation

12.3  Data Gathering Process Based on Packet Forwarding

12.3.1  Data Gathering Mechanism Based on Diffusion

12.3.1.1    Data Diffusion Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks

12.3.2  Data Gathering Mechanism Based on Dissemination

12.3.2.1    Data Dissemination Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks

12.4  Data Combining Techniques ...